“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has taken the internet by storm.
Fans of the competition show have followedcontestantson Instagram in droves.
Many of the drag queens have raked in over a million followers, perScreen Rant.
When their relationship came to a close, fans were shocked.
While Needles spoke highly of Alaska on the show, the process wasn’t easy.
The pair were dating prior to casting and both auditioned for Season 4.
Needles was picked, but Alaska wasn’t.
However, Alaska was cast the following season.
“In the end, they just chose me,” Needles noted.
“In hindsight, it was probably a good idea.
The last thing that you want is a romantic distraction when it’s really that stressful in the competition.
She got to be, in my opinion, the shiniest star of Season 5.
The pair supported each other during their respective seasons.
They remained together through the ups and downs of reality television.
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The pair of entertainers were together for four years.
However, things went south in 2013.
It isn’t easy to maintain a relationship, especially when your careers are as intense as theirs are.
The idea to separate came from their changing lives, as Needles noted.
Alaska had a similar take on the situation.
I appreciate your love and support in this period of change.”
The pair’s split was mutual and ended on good terms.
